Matching a deep vee Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 against a modified vee Sunsation F-4 Poker Run 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 075 hp, the Sunsation F-4 Poker Run 2009 has a 645-hp advantage over the Sunsation 36 XRT 2012's 430-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sunsation F-4 Poker Run 2009 carries 235 gallons versus 145 gallons in the Sunsation 36 XRT 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sunsation F-4 Poker Run 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunsation F-4 Poker Run 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunsation F-4 Poker Run 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sunsation 36 XRT 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.